Heartland Community College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - PoorSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - ExcellentCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Heartland Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 4,775 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1991 and is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Normal, Illinois.

Academic Offerings

Heartland Community College will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
15
Heartland Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 15 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Biology, Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Heartland Community College is fair at 76% (close to Illinois average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Heartland Community College is very low - 29%. Around 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Heartland Community College is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are slightly high - about $14,500 per year. The additional fees at Heartland Community College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $400, which comes to $14,900 a year.

Read the details about Heartland Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Heartland Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (309) 268-8000 or check Heartland Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Heartland Community College provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Heartland Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Currently there is no on-campus housing at Heartland Community College.

Based on the college crime numbers, Heartland Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Heartland Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, Illinois
61761-9446, USA
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